Geri Sanchez Aglipay

Geri Sanchez Aglipay serves as the Regional Administrator for the Great Lakes Region V at the U.S. Small Business Administration, having been appointed by President Biden in February 2022. Prior to this role, Geri led national initiatives in women's entrepreneurship as the Director for the Midwest Region and National Women's Entrepreneurship at Small Business Majority from February 2015 to February 2022. Geri’s extensive experience includes consulting on strategic outreach and program development for various organizations, including a role as Senior Manager for the Midwest Region with Independent Consultant services. Geri has also worked with the MidAmerica Center for Public Health Practice and the American College of Surgeons, focusing on workforce training, quality improvement, and program management. Geri holds a Bachelor of Science from Bradley University, along with educational credentials from the UNH Carsey School of Public Policy and the University of Tampa's John H. Sykes College of Business.